{news} Fw: USGP-INT Election of Greens in New Zealand

[Justine McCabe]

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From: "Mike Feinstein" <mfeinstein at feinstein.org>
To: <usgp-int at gp-us.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 5:42 AM
Subject: Re: USGP-INT Election


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> lynneserpe at aol.com wrote:
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>> New Zealand elections results in (11:35 pm their time): Greens at just 
>> over 5% - which gets them 6 Members of Parliament (out of 120). Special 
>> votes (overseas, etc) still to be counted. In the past, that has netted 
>> them an extra MP...may or not do this time as well. Thanks again to all 
>> those who helped send postcards to enrolled New Zealanders living in the 
>> US.
>>
>> LYNNE
>>
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> http://www.greens.org.nz/searchdocs/other9276.html
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>
> Highlights of what the Green Party hopes to achieve in the next 
> Parliamentary term
>
> Jeanette Fitzsimons MP, Green Party Co-Leader
>
> 16th September 2005
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>
> The Green Party, as part of the next Labour led Government, will be 
> looking to implement a number of its key policies from our comprehensive 
> policy programme. The highlights below are some of the initiatives we hope 
> to achieve in the next three years.
>
> Highlights
>
> Energy
> 1. Soften the impact of rising fuel costs by creating real transport 
> choices, including:
> completing properly funded public transport networks in cities
> upgrading rail systems to carry freight and passengers and reduce heavy 
> trucks on our roads
> set energy efficiency standards for all vehicles coming into New Zealand.
>
> 2. Help people to cut power bills and take real action on climate change 
> by:
> Getting half a million solar panels on kiwi homes
> $10 million extra funding for home insulation and efficiency improvements.
>
> Environment
> 3. Invest in the future of our environment by
> Working towards environmental education in every school, starting with an 
> additional $5 million pa to build on Greens previous budget bid
> Starting the clean up of the 95% of lowland rivers and streams that are 
> unfit for swimming
> Making producers responsible for the products they produce and ensuring 
> they are reusable or recyclable.
>
> 4. Invest in our endangered species with
> a $50 million increase to DOC for programmes such as ground based pest 
> control and mainland island sanctuaries
> tough rules to protect albatrosses, dolphins, seals and ancient corals 
> from bad fishing methods.
>
> 5. Maintain the GE Free status of NZ’s food production and environment
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> Social Justice
> 6. Action to end child poverty including:
> A commitment to a deadline to end child poverty and a detailed 
> implementation plan
> Extending the child tax credit to all poor children.
>
> 7. Tackle student debt by moving towards a universal student allowance.
>
> 8. Give kiwi workers a share in our prosperity by raising the minimum wage 
> to $12 per hour.
>
> Strong Self-Reliant Economy
> 9. Encourage kiwis to be loyal to NZ businesses and workers with:
> a buy kiwi made campaign, and government purchasing policy giving priority 
> to kiwi businesses.
>
> Te Tiriti
> 10. Maintain a commitment to te Tiriti including:
> giving Maori seats the same protection as general seats.
>
> Health
> 11. Refocus health policy on keeping people well including,
> A free annual wellness check for all New Zealanders and a Nutrition Fund 
> in the Ministry of Health to tackle poor diet.
>
> Agriculture
> 12. Progress towards our target of 10% organic by 2010, including:
> a pesticide reduction strategy to phase out the most harmful toxic 
> substances;
> funding assistance for organic certification fees.
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